US Bridges

CH-10 over Fox River

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Olney · Structure no. 080311900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-10 over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-10 over Fox River in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-10
CrossesFox River
Location0.5 MI NE Olney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.74508, -88.11135
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-10 over Fox River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-10 over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CH-10 over Fox River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CH-10 over Fox River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH-10 over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.